§ Mr. Norman Fowlerasked the Secretary of State for Transport why his Department has taken since 22nd September to comment on the legal issue on the payment of new bus grant raised by the Association of District Councils; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. William RodgersMy Department's legal advisers considered it necessary to seek the advice of Treasury Counsel on the complex issue raised. The association will be hearing from the Department shortly.